Saab suspends warranty coverage in North America

Saab has announced it has suspended warranty coverage on all the models it sells in North America.

In addition to that, new Saab vehicles will be sold „as is”, the bankrupt Swedish carmaker instructed its dealers. General Motors said it would honor warranties on all models sold during its ownership of Saab.

The suspension of warranties took place on Monday, the same day a Swedish court approved Saab bankruptcy filing. „Warranty coverage is suspended indefinitely for all new Saab vehicles sold. During this period, the warranty booklet must be removed from the owner information packet,” Saab Cars North America said in a statement cited by Automotive News.

“For any vehicle sold or leased during this period, the customer should be affirmatively advised that the vehicle does not carry any warranty coverage and is sold ‘as is’, ” read the statement. Additionally, Saab Cars North America has suspended the processing and payment of all claims, including new-car warranties, powertrain warranties, emission warranties, parts warranty, safety belts, airbags, towing, recalls and campaigns, certified pre-owned coverage, goodwill and no charge maintenance.

“Saab owners should be advised to keep receipts of all related warranty work done or services performed until further notice,” Saab Cars North America stated.